Director - Leadership Development Based : Cologne - minimum 60% office based when not delivering Contract Type : Permanent Hours : Full time About BTS We are a global strategy implementation consulting firm that turn our clients� ideas and strategies into results. We do this by focusing on the people side of strategy. We design fun, powerful experiences that have a profound and lasting impact on people and their careers. We inspire new ways of thinking, building critical capabilities and unleashing business success. We laugh a lot and have a lot of fun in our team-based setting, where our entrepreneurial culture of freedom and responsibility empowers you to contribute from your first day. To find out more about our Leadership work click - https://bts.com/services/leader-readiness-development/ What you�ll do in your role You will play a key role in business development, project scoping, development and delivery of custom leadership solutions across the talent life cycle for BTS clients. We are looking for a candidate who can demonstrate a broad scope of capabilities and experience in leadership development. This role centres around the following responsibilities: Partner with leaders from some of the world�s leading corporations - Global 100 and 500 companies - to learn how their business works, what their strategies are and how to shape the leadership capabilities of their senior management to enable them to do the best work of their lives. Identify strategic business opportunities and convert these into sales through the assessment of clients� needs, understanding the BTS offerings, the development of proposals and the communication of these offerings to clients. Develop new solutions by working in teams or alone. Effective design skills are critical to our future. We really customize solutions to our client�s unique context, so we need adept architects of learning experiences. We also need designers to be able to create solutions that can be scaled and delivered globally Deliver authentic, engaging, interactive and impactful facilitation of programmes to global audiences that positions BTS as the best in the market Lead others within our internal client teams. You�ll take responsibility for the learning and professional growth of the teams that work with you. Variety is key in all our roles. You�ll work on multiple projects at one time, across different industries, and with different internal teams. Much of our work is virtual, but for some roles there is also significant travel. You may be required to travel for up to 50% of the time. The rest of your time is spent creating the amazing experiences we provide for our clients - interviewing leaders, conducting research and analysis and testing programmes. What we're looking for: Significant experience of designing, developing and delivering Leadership solutions to a range of audiences. Significant experience of senior stakeholder engagement, able to bring executive presence and credibility to foster relationships at the highest levels Proven experience of business development with a naturally consultative approach to building and nurturing client relationships which drive sales. Extensive presentation and facilitation skills in both an in-person and virtual environment. Able to create and share thought leadership in the people side of strategy to inspire clients and invite them into deeper conversations and relationships. Embrace developments in technology and approach to design and deliver outstanding learning experiences at pace and scale. Able to collaborate and develop others, providing feedback to improve performance and inspire confidence in work. Business acumen and executive presence. Able to draw on a substantial professional network for potential clients and talent. Agile and curious mindset. Fluent in German and English. Skills in another of our European languages is particularly desirable (French, Swedish or Dutch) An ability to communicate effectively in various settings, including large groups of business leaders. What we can offer you Competitive compensation and benefits package Exposure to developing complex solutions for the world�s leading corporations in a variety of industries Exposure to C-Suite executives International exposure and travel Casual and fun professional atmosphere emphasizing freedom, responsibility, collaboration, excellence, and individual growth A fast-paced, fun and engaging learning environment Meaningful work that has a discernible impact on our clients Career progression and continual growth opportunities